Perfect Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Perfect Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups fat-free buttermilk; ¼ cup kosher salt (only kosher salt regular salt is to salty); 5 teaspoons kosher salt (only kosher salt regular salt is to salty); ⅓ cup Tabasco sauce; 2 (3 lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces each; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 lbs vegetable shortening; 6 tablespoons bacon drippings (optional)

Servings: persons

6 cups fat-free buttermilk
¼ cup kosher salt (only kosher salt regular salt is to salty)
5 teaspoons kosher salt (only kosher salt regular salt is to salty)
⅓ cup Tabasco sauce
2 (3 lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces each
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 lbs vegetable shortening
6 tablespoons bacon drippings (optional)

1
Combine the butter milk 1/4 cup of salt, and the Tabasco sauce in a air tight container.
2
Add the chicken turning to coat the chicken.
3
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
4
Preheat the oven to 200F.
5
Combine flour, 5 teaspoons of salt, and the peppers in a paper bag.
6
Shake to mix.
7
One at a time, add the chicken pieces to the bag and coat with flour.
8
Set coated pieces on a tray.
9
Preheat shortening in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 375F.
10
Place the thighs and drumsticks in the grease.
11
Fry until coating is dark golden on the bottom (10-14 minutes).
12
Then using tongs turn the chicken over and cook until dark golden brown again (another 10 to 14 minutes).
13
Drain on paper bag or several layers of paper towels.
14
Transfer the cooked pieces to cookie sheet.
15
Put in oven to keep warm while frying remaining chicken.
16
Remove any bits and pieces left in the oil before frying rest of chicken in the same way.

2975

kcal

Calories

288

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups fat-free buttermilk, ¼ cup kosher salt (only kosher salt regular salt is to salty), 5 teaspoons kosher salt (only kosher salt regular salt is to salty), ⅓ cup Tabasco sauce, and more.

Yes, Perfect Fried Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Perfect Fried Chicken

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